BIOLOGY 2420 – Microbiology       
Tenative Lecture Schedule for Dr. Weis

Week
 Topics Chapter Covered
1

Course Introduction and Overview

Overview of Microbiology

Chemistry of Microbiology


Prokaryotic Cell Structure/Classification

Handouts, MMB

1

2
(Students should know as BIOL 1406 is a pre-requisite for the course)

11 (related prokaroyote pages)
2

Prokaryotic Cell Structure/Classification

Microbial Growth and Culture Methods

3 (Prokaryotes)

6 [start]
3

Microbial Growth and Culture Methods

Microbial Metabolism

6

5
4

Microbial Metabolism

Microbial Genetics

5

7
5

Exam I

Physical & Chemical Control of Microorganisms

** Chapters 1-3, 5-7 **
Any Related Worksheet(s) Due

9
6

Antibiotics

Antibiotics

10

10
7

Exam II


Introduction to the Viruses and Prions

Epidemiology

** Chap 9, 10, 13 **


13 (related general info)

14
8

Host Defense: Innate Immunity

Host Defense: Humoral Immunity

15

16
9

Host Defense: Cell Mediated Immunity


Immunization

16
Sign up for Group Presentation Topics

17

10

Immune Diseases

Exam III

18

** Chap 14-18 **
Immune Worksheet due
11

Gram Positive Infectious Diseases

Gram Positive Infectious Diseases

19 {bacillus}

19 {cocci}
12

Gram Negative Infectious Diseases

Gram Negative Infectious Diseases

20

20
13

Group Presentations

Bacterial Infectious Diseases

See Handouts

21
14

Selected Atypical Microbes

Lecture Exam IV

21

** Bacterial Diseases**
15

DNA Viral Infectious Diseases

RNA Viral Infectious Diseases

24

25
16

Exam V

 

Optional Exam Makeup (Testing Center)

** Viruses, Prions, Viral Diseases, and Bioterrorism **

 

Comprehensive

Note:
Chapters 4, 8, and 26 will be covered in the laboratory portion of the course.
Chapters 12, 22, and 23 will be covered generally in the group project